"Born at Venice, in 1712; died in 1793. Pupil of Antonio Da Canal, called Canaletti. Italian school. 145. The Rialto. H. 21 in.; W. 33 1/4 in. From the collection of the Earl of Shaftesbury. Rival of Canaletti. At the sale of the Duke De Morny there were several Guardis, which sold at from 20,000 to 30,000 francs each." [P. 55; see serial 05500145 for other relevant commentary.]
Metropolitan Museum of Art. Catalogue of the Pictures in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, No. 681 Fifth Avenue, in the City of New York. February, MDCCCLXXII.
